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V2 rocket found in Essex

The remains of a German V2 rocket have been discovered at Harwich in Essex.

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Royal Navy bomb disposal unit at the scene in Harwich.

Royal navy bomb disposal team on site Credit: ITV Anglia
Team of bomb disposal experts are inspecting bomb having walked out on the mud flats at low tide Credit: ITV Anglia

Royal Navy divers are inHarwich assessing whether a German V2 rocket found in the harbour is still dangerous. The World War II rocket was reported by members of Harwich YachtClub. It's partially submerged about 200 metres out to sea.

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    Bomb disposal unit is currently in Harwich waiting for low tide, which will allow them to carry out further assessments on the V2 missile.